South Carolina Gamecocks women's tennis

The South Carolina Gamecocks women's tennis team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in the Southeastern Conference. The team has been coached by Kevin Epley since 2012.[2]

South Carolina Gamecocks
Founded1974
UniversityUniversity of South Carolina
Athletic directorRay Tanner
Head coachKevin Epley (12th season)
ConferenceSEC
LocationColumbia, SC
Home CourtCarolina Tennis Center
NicknameGamecocks
ColorsGarnet and black[1]
   
NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals
1982, 2009, 2019
NCAA Tournament Round of 16
1982, 1983, 1990, 1995, 1999, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2019
NCAA Tournament Round of 32
1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022
NCAA Tournament appearances
1982, 1983, 1988, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Conference Tournament championships
Metro Conference: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990
SEC: 2019

Head coaches

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Name Years Seasons Won Lost Pct.
Kitty Parrot 1974 1 10 8 .556
Frankie Porter 1975 1 14 4 .778
Kathy Graham 1976–1977 2 26 7 .788
Jeff Kefalos[3] 1978–1983 6 129 34 .791
Arlo Elkins 1984–2012 29 447 299 .599
Kevin Epley 2013–present 12 193 108 .641
All-Time 51 819 460 .640

Year-by-Year Results

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Season Coach Record Notes
Overall Conference
1974 Kitty Parrot 10–8
1975 Frankie Porter 14–4
1976 Kathy Graham 11–3
1977 Kathy Graham 15–4
1978 Jeff Kefalos 12–7 AIAW Regionals
1979 Jeff Kefalos 26–5 AIAW Nationals
1980 Jeff Kefalos 22–2 AIAW Nationals
1981 Jeff Kefalos 19–12 AIAW Regionals
1982 Jeff Kefalos 28–3 NCAA Second Round
1983 Jeff Kefalos 22–5 NCAA First Round
Metro Conference
1984 Arlo Elkins 12–17
1985 Arlo Elkins 27–10 Metro Tournament Champions
1986 Arlo Elkins 13–16 Metro Tournament Champions
1987 Arlo Elkins 24–8 Metro Tournament Champions
1988 Arlo Elkins 15–10 Metro Tournament Champions; NCAA First Round
1989 Arlo Elkins 7–16
1990 Arlo Elkins 18–6 Metro Tournament Champions; NCAA Second Round
1991 Arlo Elkins 9–13
Southeastern Conference
1992 Arlo Elkins 13–10 6–5
1993 Arlo Elkins 10–12 5–6
1994 Arlo Elkins 19–7 6–5
1995 Arlo Elkins 22–7 7–4 NCAA Second Round
1996 Arlo Elkins 17–10 9–2 NCAA Second Round
1997 Arlo Elkins 15–10 5–6 NCAA Third Round
1998 Arlo Elkins 12–12 5–6 NCAA Second Round
1999 Arlo Elkins 18–8 6–5 NCAA Sweet 16
2000 Arlo Elkins 16–12 6–5 NCAA Second Round
2001 Arlo Elkins 15–9 7–4 NCAA Second Round
2002 Arlo Elkins 17–8 7–4 NCAA Second Round
2003 Arlo Elkins 14–11 5–6 NCAA Second Round
2004 Arlo Elkins 14–10 5–6 NCAA Second Round
2005 Arlo Elkins 15–9 6–5 NCAA Second Round
2006 Arlo Elkins 12–11 4–7 NCAA First Round
2007 Arlo Elkins 16–7 8–3 NCAA First Round
2008 Arlo Elkins 13–10 5–6 NCAA Second Round
2009 Arlo Elkins 17–11 6–5 NCAA Elite Eight
2010 Arlo Elkins 17–9 7–4 NCAA Second Round
2011 Arlo Elkins 14–11 4–7 NCAA Second Round
2012 Arlo Elkins 16–9 5–6 NCAA Second Round
2013 Kevin Epley 13–12 6–7 NCAA First Round
2014 Kevin Epley 17–11 6–7 NCAA Second Round
2015 Kevin Epley 15–11 6–7 NCAA Second Round
2016 Kevin Epley 19-8 9-4 NCAA Second Round
2017 Kevin Epley 20-9 8-5 NCAA Sweet 16
2018 Kevin Epley 21-7 11-2 NCAA Sweet 16
2019 Kevin Epley 23-4 12-1 NCAA Elite 8
2020 Kevin Epley 8-4 4-0 NCAA Tournament Cancelled
2021 Kevin Epley 12-12 7-6 NCAA First Round
2022 Kevin Epley 15-11 8-5 NCAA Second Round
2023 Kevin Epley 13-11 8-5 NCAA First Round
2024 Kevin Epley 17-8 8-5 NCAA First Round

References

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  1. ^ "Colors – Communications and Public Affairs | University of South Carolina". Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  2. ^ "University of South Carolina Official Athletic Site". Gamecocksonline.com. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
  3. ^ "Kefalos inducted into SC Tennis Hall of Fame". WIS-TV 10. Retrieved 2015-04-26.